The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-05-31

death shall chill the warm pulse
beats Of our hearts" The dead
was then saluted by three volleys
fred by twenty privates of the
Honolulu Rifles, ten from each COM
pany and two sergeants, under COM
mand of Captain Unger. After the
salute, flowers were scattered on all
the graves, while the band played
"Nearer My God to Thee" The
Honolulu Rifles marched across the
way and decorated the graves of
their departed comrades, then home
ward march began. Arriving in
town the Honolulu Rifles marched
into the Elite parlors and were re-
called with ice cream and cakes by |
the invitation of Messrs. Hart &
Steiner. When the Rifles had
formed line in the street prepara-
tory to returning to the armory
three rousing cheers were given for
the Elite.
LITERARY EXERCISES.
The Hawaiian Opera House was
selected as place in which to hold
the literary exercises in connection
with the Memorial Day services,
and at half-past Z o'clock the cur
tain arose and presented happy
scene. The scenery was of the
forest description, the American
and Hawaiian flags being gracefully
draped in the rear. The Royal Ha-
waiian Band occupied the back
ground and Immediately in front of
them were the members of the Geo.
w. De Long Post, also party of
ladies and gentlemen who had kind
ly volunteered to assist in the ex-
crcises. The proceeding opened
with an American Overture by the
Hawaiian Band. Next came the read
ing of General Orders which was
done by acting Adjutant c. II.
Eldridge. The programme next
called for "America" to be sung by
a chorus of children. Comrade
Cruzan who acted as Chairman,
called upon everybody present to
join in the chorus, adding that the
ushers had strict orders to eject
everyone who did not sing. He
knew all Americans would sing it
on account of the words, and he
felt equally sure that all Englishmen
would join in Oh account of the
tune, while other nationalities would
chime in so rs not to be outdone by
the Americans and Englishmen. 1t
was sung heartily and elected loud
applause.
The Roll call of the Post and
salute of the dead followed. Then
came the singing of the dirge "Rest
Soldier Rest" by quartette con-
sisting Of Prof. Yarndley, bass, Mr..
w. w. Hall, tenor, Mrs. Hanford,
soprano, and Mrs. j. +. Brown,
alto. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. j. a. Cruzan. The "Battle
Hymn of the Republic" was rem
dered by quartcttc under direc-
ton of Prof. Yarndley, comprising
Mrs. j. +. Brown, Mrs. j. A. CRU
zan, Mrs. Hanford, and Mr.. w. w.
Hall, the solo being effectively rem
dered by Mrs. Cruzan.
An Ode to Decoration Day was
read by Mrs. W. l.. Hopper with
rare elocutionary power. The chorus
of children under tho leadership OF
Prof. Berger next led off with the
audience joining heartily in the
chorus.
In introducing Comrade II. Jay
Greene, the Orator Of the Day
Comrade Cruzan said that if he
fought as well during the war rs he
speaks now, he did his duty. Mr.
Greene's address was listened t.
with wrapt attention, being terst
summary of the war and its effects
An air of patriotism pervaded the
speech and excited the feelings Of
all present. In conclusion he said
Let the monument to Americas
heroes be the land they saved
domed and canopied by the heavens
that smiled upon their cause. Fol
so long as flowers bloom and thu
dewdrops sparkle on the breast O
morning, so long as the rivers seel
! the sea and the mountains lift thei
| peaks above the plains, so long al
} the human soul has an aspiration TO
| light and liberty and the American
| heart beats to the transport of he
lofty patriotism, so long will tn
deeds of our comrades live and b
, an inspiration to her sons.
Last on the programme cam
"Recollections of the War" by tn
Royal Hawaiian Band. 1t was pre-
faced by few remarks from tn
Rev. j. A. Cruzan who remarked
that when the War Recollection
were rendered by this band ON
similar occasion four years ago
next morning the papers stated tha
an electric something surged th
audience, while the music was bein!
played, and so it was last night
The audience were truly electrified
A moving their hands and feet to bea